Last Sold Price
4 beds2,474 sqft$297/sqft
86 Water St, Castine, ME 04421

Description

Overlooking Castine Harbor, walking distance to town amenities. This Water Street home sits above the harbor with views of the anchorage, Smiths Cove, and Brooksville in the distance. The living room takes in the view, and has a wood stove, opening into a small study. There is a dining room, and kitchen with water view breakfast nook. To the rear of the house is a room that has been used as a fourth bedroom, full bath with laundry, and an interior entry to the garage. The second-floor features two...Overlooking Castine Harbor, walking distance to town amenities. This Water Street home sits above the harbor with views of the anchorage, Smiths Cove, and Brooksville in the distance. The living room takes in the view, and has a wood stove, opening into a small study. There is a dining room, and kitchen with water view breakfast nook. To the rear of the house is a room that has been used as a fourth bedroom, full bath with laundry, and an interior entry to the garage. The second-floor features two bedrooms and a full bath on the front of the house. The primary suite offers a large bedroom with ample space for a sitting area, a high ceiling, built-in shelving, heat pump, walk-in closet, and large bath with a radiant heated floor. The house was renovated, and enlarged in 2010-2011. Most of the first-floor windows were recently replaced. Summer and winter rental history
LISTING CLOSED: 08/22/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Medan de Raat • De Raat Realty
    P: (207)-326-8448 C: (207)-669-2001 hankderaat@gmail.com

Property Details for 86 Water Street

Status
MLS #
1625911
Days on Market
22
Taxes
$6,074 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1894
Lot Size
0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
Architectural Style
Cottage, New Englander
Furnished
Negotiable
Style
Cottage, New Englander
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Village II

Location

Listing Courtesy of De Raat Realty

Sold By Saltmeadow Properties, Inc.

Add your commute

Virtual Tour

Building Information for 86 Water Street

Stories-Year Built1894Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,237 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,731

Property Taxes

$506

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 86 Water Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Intown
  • Page: 647
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Latitude: 44.391762
  • Longitude: -$68.79
  • Water Body Type: Harbor
  • Water Body Name: Castine
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: CAST-000024-000000-000046
  • Tax Lot: 46
  • Tax Book Number: 7107
  • Tax Map Number: 24
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,074.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Other, Inside Entrance
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Direct Entry to Living
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Intown
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5227.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Other Source of Square Footage: Previous disclosure
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Front Other Source: Public Record
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 59.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Deed
  • Tree Growth: false
  • Site: Open, Rolling/Sloping
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2474.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 2474.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1894
Building Features
  • Levels: Multi-Level
  • Levels: Multi-Level
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Stone, Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Color: Gray
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $302.75
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans, Dehumidifier, LED Light Fixtures
  • Green Energy Efficient: LED Light Fixtures, Dehumidifier
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows
  • Driveway: Other
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Laundry - 1st Floor, Shower, Walk-in Closets, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Equipment: DSL, Cable, Air Radon Mitigation System
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: DSL, Cable, Air Radon Mitigation System
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 2
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Interior, Crawl Space, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Built-Ins, Full Bath, Separate Shower, Walk-in Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Den
  • Den: Den
  • Den Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove, Heat Stove Hookup
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 86 Water Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 22, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1625911

$734,000
Jun 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1625911

$749,000
Mar 12, 2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1583892

$795,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/22/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1625911

$734,000
06/09/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1625911

$749,000
03/12/2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1583892

$795,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 86 Water Street

Taxable ValueLand$431,700Additions$207,700Total$639,400
Tax Record2025$6,906 ($576 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,339 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,339 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,410 SqFtStories3Lot Size4,792 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900CountyHANCOCKAPNCAST M:24 L:046

Schools near 86 Water Street

This home is within Castine Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Adams School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of De Raat Realty

Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the Maine IDX and is for consumers' personal, noncommercial use only. Dimensions are approximate and not guaranteed. All data should be independently verified. © 2026 Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. All Rights Reserved.